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The Internet Archive also brings us Superman, TMNT, Spider-Man, Rocketeer, Fantastic Four, and X-Men Games to Play

X-Men 2 - The Fall of the MutantsThe Internet Archive is becoming an amazing arcade, especially with its release of 2,400 MS-DOS games on top of the hundreds of Atari and arcade games it already hosted. Add on top of that a new browser-based emulator that’s still in beta, and you can experience some classic games that are still as fun to play today as they were twenty something years ago.

I went through the archive and pulled out the comic related video games from the 2,400. This is on top of the couple I reported about earlier today.

The Amazing Spider-Man – published in 1990 by Paragon Software Corporation for the Amiga, Atari ST, and Commodore 64, this game has Spider-Man rescuing Mary Jane who was kidnapped by Mysterio. Primarily a platformer the game also includes puzzles, mostly to deactivate Mysterio’s tricks.

Fantastic Four – published in 1986, this text adventure takes you through Latveria to battle Doctor Doom.

The Rocketeer – published in 1991 by Walt Disney Computer Software and developed by NovaLogic Inc., this game has you participate in several action sequences that mimic the same sequences in the Rocketeer movie, like racing a plane, a shootout in a warehouse, and hand-to-hand combat on top of a flying blimp. It’s based on the Dave Stevens’ original comic book series and the movie made by the Walt Disney Company.

Superman – The Man of Steel – published in 1989 by First Star Software and developed by Tynesoft Computer Software, you play as Superman on a mission to save a kidnapped Lois Lane from Darkseid and Lex Luthor. The gameplay consists of different action-oriented sections including 3D flying, overhead vertical scrolling and side scrolling. Sections are linked by comic book graphics which tell the story…. so that’s kind of cool.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Manhattan Missions – published by Konami and developed by Distinctive Software in 1991 this is a side-scroller where you battle Shredder. Players have 48 hours to complete the game, I mean really 48 hours… and you need to rest your characters to gain health! Luckily you can save the game to reload it later, so you don’t have to play for 48 hours straight.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II – The Arcade Game – also released in 1991, published by Image Works, and developed by Konami, the game is a 3rd-person perspective side scroller. Here, April is kidnapped by Bebop and Rocksteady and you must save her by facing familiar foes. I lost a lot of time and quarters playing this one.

X-Men 2 – The Fall of the Mutants – released in 1991 by Paragon Software, players must assemble a team of five X-Men from a selection of fifteen, and eliminate the evil mutants while playing in a top-down RPG-style environment. When battles commence the player has two choices for how the combat takes place: either side-scrolling action, or turn-based RPG-style combat. In the side-scrolling action fights, the player can use each of the team members’ powers to kill the foes.

So, any favorites or fond memories of these?

You Can Play X-Men, Batman Returns, and more video games for free! Thanks Internet Archive!

X-Men_-_Madness_in_Murderworld_CoverartThanks to the Internet Archive you can now play X-Men: Madness in Murderworld, the Batman Arcade Game, and Batman Returns right in your browser whenever you’d like…. for free!

Founded in 1996, the Internet Archive is dedicated to open access of information including websites, books, movies, music and more! The non-profit is supported by many, including the Library of Congress

They’ve made news lately as people have discovered the vast amount of DOS games now available. Two comic related are X-Men: Madness in Murderworld and Batman Returns.

BATMANCreated by Paragon Software Corporation X-Men: Madness in Murderworld features the X-Men and their mission in the Murderworld amusement arcade. Magneto and Arcade have kidnapped Professor X, and the loyal X-Men must rescue him. If the X-Men are to save the day, the player must combine action and adventuring skills.

Created by Sega, the Genesis title based on Batman Returns is a platform game in which the Dark Knight must traverse five action-filled levels on his way to confront the Penguin. Areas include the msdos_Batman_Returns_1993rooftops of Gotham City, Max Shreck’s department store, the Red Triangle Circus and the sewers. Besides run-and-jump action, there’s also a lot of combat in the game, as many of the Penguin’s henchmen stand in Batman’s way. He can knock them out with punches and kicks and a number of extra weapons stored in his utility belt. These include batarangs, which come in standard and self-seeking varieties, and smoke bombs that stun enemies for a while. In addition, Batman can shoot from his grappling gun and unleash a deadly swarm of bats towards enemies. All of these weapons have limited ammo, however, that must be collected. Other special tools Batman can use include the grappling hook to reach high places or swing across chasms, and his cape, which can be used to slow falls. Each of the five levels features several boss battles against Catwoman, the Penguin and others.

There’s 1000s of games available to play for free. And, when you’ve got through them all, the site also has classic comics and graphic novels for you to read too.

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Time is running out… for 2014. What do you think were your favorite comics of the last year? Find out ours on January 1!

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The Washington Post – Nerd culture gains the world and in 2014, recovers some of its lost soul – Interesting read. Not sure if we agree with the lost soul part…

Lifehacker – Five Best Desktop Comic Book Readers – A handy list.

GamePolitics – FBI Investigating Christmas Day Attacks on PSN, Xbox Live – Good!

 

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CBR – Batman Annual #3

CBR – Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 #10

Talking Comics – Rasputin #3

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It’s the day before Christmas. Hope everyone has their presents purchased. If not, head to your local comic shop and get some!

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The State – Popular culture helps change America’s mind on gays, marriage – An interesting article on how pop culture shapes our views (for the better in many cases).

GamePolitics – NYU Game Center Makes All Lectures Freely Available Online – Check it out and get your learning on!

iO9 – Top 10 Harshest Lessons That 2014 Has Taught The Entertainment Industry – Agree? Disagree?

Boing Boing – Unkept Promise: Anti-alcohol comic book from 1949 – Some nice comic history.

CBS – Curses! Foiled Again: Colorado Company Loses Bid For Marvel Superhero Rights  – 3 billionth time a charm?

Spinoff Online – Take a Look at Michael Keaton’s ‘Batman 3′ Batsuit Prototype – I’m digging this suit.

 

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Comic Vine – Injustice: Year Three #13

Marvelkids.com Launches Avengers Destination

Avengers_Assemble_Combined-Strike-gameMarvel continues to expand marvelkids.com with its latest destination dedicated to the mightiest Marvel Super Heroes – The Avengers!  The Avengers destination is designed to captivate the next generation of Marvel fans with things that younger kids will love, featuring games and immersive activities assembling Marvel’s greatest Super Hero team.

At avengers.marvelkids.com younger Marvel fans can take on the role of Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and more in a variety of interactive games including:

  • Black Widow – The Black Widow undertakes a difficult mission for Nick Fury

The site has all of the games above and several more!

The site also features Avengers downloadable coloring pages, mazes and word searches.

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It’s new comic day! What has everyone excited this week?

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CBR – “Walking Dead” Spinoff To Bring Zombie Apocalypse To Los Angeles – Interesting…. the jokes that can be made.

Booksellers – NZ Society of Authors introduces Graphic Novel component to its 2015 Mentorship Programme – Nice!

Kotaku – Transformers Universe Is Closing, Six Months After Open Beta Launch – Well that was quick.

 

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Comic Vine – Injustice: Year Three #12

CBR – They’re Not Like Us #1

Comic Vine – They’re Not Like Us #1

Bleeding Cool – Wytches #3

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It’s just three more Wednesdays until the end of the year. What are your favorite comics of 2014?

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Kotaku – There’s Not Much To Love About The Latest Marvel Game – This is part of that whole game/comic/movie synergy if I’m not mistaken.

The ComiChron – November comics orders strong; 2014 sales projected to finish up 5% – Great to see things are up.

Kansas First News – Wichita store loses thousands in comic book theft – Booooo!

 

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The Beat – A Murder of Cartoonists

CBR – Afterlife With Archie #7

Talking Comics – The Amazing Spider-Man #11

CBR – The Amazing Spider-Man #11

Talking Comics – Stones of Power

CBR – Thor #3

DeNA and Hasbro Reveal Transformers: Battle Tactics

DeNA and Hasbro have announced Transformers: Battle Tactics, a new turn-based tactical combat game based on the Transformers universe, is currently in development for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Android devices. In Transformers: Battle Tactics, players will collect iconic Transformers characters, assembling teams of Autobots and Decepticons characters, including fan favorites found within the pages of the IDW Combiner Wars series, to battle friends and fans from around the globe. Players and Transformers fans can pre-register to receive updates about the game and unlock powerful in-game content for everyone at launch at the website: www.transformersbattletactics.com.

Transformers: Battle Tactics will be available as a free download and will feature more than 75 classic Transformers characters including Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, and Bumblebee. Battles are swift and require strategic decision-making to propel players to victory. Each Transformers character has unique stats and abilities, which shift as players convert them from robot to their alternate mode. The unique graphic style is inspired by the Tramsformers Generations Combiner Wars characters and comic book series. Transformers: Battle Tactics includes an expansive single-player campaign, story-driven in-game events and real-time player-vs-player (PvP) matches for players around the world to engage in strategic battles and rise to the top of the leaderboards.

Transformers: Battle Tactics will be available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and Android devices in 2015.

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Only four more Wednesdays until the end of the year!

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The Mary Sue – An Open Letter to Pat Broderick: On Cosplay, Entitlement, and Gatekeeping – We’ll have our thoughts soon….

Bleeding Cool – Oklahoma Police Arrest Batman And Captain America – Well ok then.

The Spectrum – Hollywood starlets meet supervillians in pop art show – I’d so buy this art.

Kotaku – Marvel Heroes‘ Latest Playable Character Is A Mass-Murderer. Yay! – Well ok then!

Kotaku – Suspected Gas Attack At “Furry” Convention Puts 19 In Hospital – We may not get it, but not cool!

 

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CBR – Chew #45

Talking Comics – Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. #1

Seattle Pi – The Hospital Suite

Talking Comics – Secret Six #1

ICv2 – Tomb Raider Vol. 1: Season of the Witch

Talking Comics – Wolf Moon #1

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